IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is in full swing, and one of the most anticipated matches is set to take place on February 23, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan promises to be a thrilling encounter, filled with high stakes and intense emotions.
Match Overview
India kicked off their tournament campaign with a resounding victory over Bangladesh, showcasing their strength with standout performances from Shubman Gill, who scored a brilliant 101 runs, and Mohammad Shami, who took 5 wickets. In contrast, Pakistan finds themselves in a precarious position after suffering a defeat against New Zealand, making their upcoming match against India a must-win scenario.
Today’s Winning Prediction
Historically, India has had the upper hand in recent encounters against Pakistan, but the unpredictable nature of the Pakistani team keeps the rivalry alive and exciting. As both teams gear up for this crucial match, the prediction leans towards India, with a 65% chance of victory compared to Pakistan’s 35%. Key players for Pakistan, such as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, will need to step up if they hope to turn the tide in their favor.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK)
- Event: 5th Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM (local time)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
- Broadcasting: Live on Star Sports and Network 18 channels
Head-to-Head Records
The rivalry between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy has been fierce, with the following records:
- Matches Played: 5
- India Wins: 2
- Pakistan Wins: 3
Past Results:
- 2004: Pakistan won by 3 wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- 2009: Pakistan won by 54 runs at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
- 2013: India won by 8 wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- 2017 (Group Stage): India won by 124 runs at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- 2017 (Final): Pakistan won by 180 runs at The Oval, London.
Recent Form
In their last six ODIs against each other since the 2017 final, India has dominated with five wins and one no result. However, when it comes to playing in UAE conditions, Pakistan has historically had an edge, making this match even more intriguing.
Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, which generally favors fast bowlers. While the initial overs may see good movement for seamers like Mohammad Shami, spinners could also come into play as the match progresses and the pitch slows down.
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for the match day indicates clear skies with no rain interruptions expected. The temperature will be typical for Dubai during this time of year, providing a perfect backdrop for a day of cricket.
Predicted XIs
India’s Predicted XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammad Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
Pakistan’s Predicted XI:
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam
- Saud Shakeel
- Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk)
- Salman Agha
- Tayyab Tahir
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Dream11 Prediction
For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, here are the top picks for the Dream11 lineup for today’s match:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill (India); Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan)
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant (India); Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)
- All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (India); Faheem Ashraf or Khushdil Shah (Pakistan)
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh (India); Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah (Pakistan)
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Stats & Records at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Established: 2009
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Seating Capacity: 25,000
- ODI Matches Played: 58
- Matches Won Batting First: 22
- Matches Won Batting Second: 34
- No Result Matches: 1
As the excitement builds for this epic showdown, fans from both sides are gearing up for what promises to be a memorable encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
